Cost of living
Western Bahr el Ghazal compared to Lakes (South Sudan)
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Overview comparison
Western Bahr el GhazalLakes (South Sudan)
Consumer prices in Western Bahr el Ghazal are roughly 6% higher than in Lakes (South Sudan).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,161 | 869 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,112 | 1,730 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 403 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,411 | 1,030 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 618.49 | 424.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 909.12 | 672.37 |
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| Food person | 330 | 228 |
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| Food family | 890 | 697 |
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| Transport person | 50.21 | 31.93 |
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| Transport family | 192.27 | 67.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.61 years | 69.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.67 | 3.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.36 | 26.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.06 | 6.88 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 0.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.12 | 3.17 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 900.91 | 396.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 426.15 | 316.33 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,523.19 | 540.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 737.37 | 515.05 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.14 | 63.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.7 | 91.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.71 | 16.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.1 | 11.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,113 | 1,102 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 891 | 591 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 2.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.85% | 16.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.01 | 10.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.82 | 2.18 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.03 | 2.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.12 | 11.81 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.05 | 3.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 9.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Western Bahr el Ghazal | Lakes (South Sudan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.73 | 89.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.02 | 6.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.95 | 34.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.06 | 4.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.23 | 24.61 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 65.28 | 81.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.96 | 301.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,212 | 4,770 |
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